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Re: Tenby lifeboat
« Reply #100 on: July 12, 2015, 02:21:45 pm »

ALAN

I would like to be a small mouse.
 I would like to sit down on the shelf in front of you.
And watch working you silently.
And admire you ..............
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Re: Tenby lifeboat
« Reply #101 on: July 12, 2015, 02:30:23 pm »

Gazou says it perfectly  :-)) :-))
An amazing build :-))

Kimmel,
If you haveto build to that standard to be allowed to join your club,
you will not have many members :o
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Re: Tenby lifeboat
« Reply #102 on: July 12, 2015, 02:36:24 pm »



Kimmel,
If you havet o build to that standard to be allowed to join your club,
you will not have many members :o
Ned

One in fact  :}
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Re: Tenby lifeboat
« Reply #103 on: July 12, 2015, 10:49:08 pm »

Here are some pictures from today's launch!!  I was made to feel very welcome at Colwyn Bays club water. Many thanks to everyone there today. Looking forward to next Sunday's regatta!!


I still have more work left to finish her- but I'm almost done.
Regards Alan  :-))

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Re: Tenby lifeboat
« Reply #104 on: July 14, 2015, 11:37:11 pm »

Once the main frame was together the sharp angled cuts were made and then dressed on my disc sander.
The etched hinge sections were then added.


Hi Alan44..


What size of brass tubing did you use for the frame(s)


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Re: Tenby lifeboat
« Reply #105 on: July 15, 2015, 11:35:49 am »

Hi  Declan.
 
which frames do you mean ?
 
Regards Alan .       :-)
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Re: Tenby lifeboat
« Reply #106 on: July 15, 2015, 01:33:05 pm »

Hi  Declan.
 
which frames do you mean ?
 
Regards Alan .       :-)


Sorry Alan
Meant the mast and the stern rails  :embarrassed:

Declan
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Re: Tenby lifeboat
« Reply #107 on: July 15, 2015, 11:42:36 pm »

A few tweeks and then back in to the test tank!!


Alan  :-))
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Re: Tenby lifeboat
« Reply #108 on: July 16, 2015, 03:07:22 pm »

Where did you find a paddling pool big enough to fit a 1:1 scale lifeboat in?!  :}


Seriously mate, it looks real!
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Re: Tenby lifeboat
« Reply #109 on: July 16, 2015, 10:01:42 pm »

Hi Declan.


To answer your question:-
Main mast 6mm and 4mm brass tube
Main stern rail is 13 mm dia. Resin moulding supplied with kit (top class moulding)
All railings to the stern 3 mm brass rod
Handrails to superstructure 2 mm brass rod.
Bows railing 3mm brass rod.
 
Regards Alan   :-))
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Re: Tenby lifeboat
« Reply #110 on: July 16, 2015, 10:11:30 pm »

I have managed to fly the flags this evening!!  Have also added anchor chain and retaining straps to same.
Crew are now on board  ok2  I have a little bit of detailing of the life belts left to do and then she will be complete externally- seats etc to finish internally.




Regards Al

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Re: Tenby lifeboat
« Reply #111 on: July 17, 2015, 12:18:08 am »

Hi Declan.


To answer your question:-
Main mast 6mm and 4mm brass tube
Main stern rail is 13 mm dia. Resin moulding supplied with kit (top class moulding)
All railings to the stern 3 mm brass rod
Handrails to superstructure 2 mm brass rod.
Bows railing 3mm brass rod.
 
Regards Alan   :-))


Cheers Alan..


Much appreciated. Hope to purchase some brass tubing tomorrow to practice brazing for when I make up my own mast for the Mersey. Obviously I'll confirm sizing on the brass tubing for my Mersey.


Declan

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Re: Tenby lifeboat
« Reply #112 on: July 28, 2015, 10:13:33 pm »

I managed to get her up to speed this week. Really pleased with the performance!!


Regards Alan  :-))
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Re: Tenby lifeboat
« Reply #113 on: July 28, 2015, 10:17:26 pm »

The eagle eyed amongst you may have noticed I haven't put the top mast array in place! I have it loose because I keep catching it  >>:-(  it was the excitement of getting her on the water!! Lol


Alan  :-))
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Re: Tenby lifeboat
« Reply #114 on: July 29, 2015, 03:32:37 am »

She looks brilliant on the water Alan ....those last two images are so lifelike :-))

One point I had never considered is when on the plane, the bow thruster is above the water level

On the real vessel is there an interlock that prevents the thruster from running in air?.........or would it be subject to some thermal over speed scenario?

Without re-reading the Master Class rules.........this model detail as built is certainly up there with them

I suggest you must be a very proud builder...... Derek

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Re: Tenby lifeboat
« Reply #115 on: July 29, 2015, 07:14:21 am »

A great model and a joy to watch your build, thanks for sharing.
Mike
 
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Re: Tenby lifeboat
« Reply #116 on: July 29, 2015, 07:15:04 am »

One more pic.


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Re: Tenby lifeboat
« Reply #117 on: July 29, 2015, 04:40:51 pm »

It looks wonderful Alan,


just great on the water, like the real thing  :-)) :-)
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Re: Tenby lifeboat
« Reply #118 on: August 23, 2015, 08:13:28 am »

Hi Alan
 What colour did you use for the stern rail and railings ? looking really good great job .
 Regards Derek   
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Re: Tenby lifeboat
« Reply #119 on: August 25, 2015, 12:03:30 am »

Hi Derek.
Sorry for the delay with my reply. Holiday time !!
I used Halfords Ford polar grey. 


Kind regards


Alan  :-))
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Re: Tenby lifeboat
« Reply #120 on: August 25, 2015, 10:29:21 am »

Alan, What a great build, can you advise what you used to make the wire between the stanchions and what you used for the terminations to connect to the stanchions.
regards Gerard.
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Re: Tenby lifeboat
« Reply #121 on: August 25, 2015, 05:30:03 pm »

Thanks Alan for you info much appreciated .
Regards Derek
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Re: Tenby lifeboat
« Reply #122 on: August 25, 2015, 06:08:55 pm »

Hi Gerard
To answer your question .
The lines are 1mm shearing elastic.
I sourced some turnbuckles from RB Model. They were the smallest they make. ( in Poland I think)
I made up some connecting loops from 15 amp fuse wire.
I also used some fishing links cut down.
I discarded one end of the turnbuckle and cyanoed the elastic in to the hole.


Hope that is of some help  :-))


Regards Alan







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Re: Tenby lifeboat
« Reply #123 on: August 26, 2015, 12:18:33 am »

Thanks for the info, will have a look at the turnbuckles ect, have used sheering elastic for my rails but found it stretched after a while, may be I stretched it too much. Regards Gerard.
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Re: Tenby lifeboat
« Reply #124 on: August 26, 2015, 06:55:23 am »

With reference to the handrail wire I used normal Black Electrical wire stripped the end and cyanoed the wire into the hole of the turnbuckle. I done this on the Mersey I built it is strong and does not sag. Mersey pictures are on hear.

Cheers John
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